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FTM Vocab. 16-19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| facilitate | V. to make (something) easier, to help bring something about |
| avarice | N. excessive desire for wealth or profit, greediness |
| trussed | Adj. tied up securely, supporting something |
| apprehensive | Adj. viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear |
| optimum | N. the most favorable condition for growth or progress |
| optimal | Adj. describing the favorable condition of something |
| veracious | Adj. truthful, honest |
| trajectory | N. the curve that a body (spaceship or planet) forms in space OR a path or progression of development (my grades are on a positive____) |
| prodigy | N. an extraordinarily talented child or youth |
| hypocrite | N. a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue (goodness) or religion; a person whose behavior contradicts their stated beliefs or feelings |
| prodigy | A 7-year-old who finishes college. |
| avarice | Shop owners who double prices during hurricanes so they can make "allllll"the money.... |
| veracious | Kenny Kane does NOT have a reputation for being this way. |
| apprehensive | Worried/scared |
| duplicitous | Your "BFF" pretending to be your friend while spreading rumors about you could be considered ____. |
| prodigy | This word would NOT describe young Mrs. Quin's math talent. |
| trajectory | You might pay attention to this to determine if a field goal attempt will sail through the goal post. |
| optimum | Ideal |
| veracious antonym | Dishonest |
| apprehensive antonym | Calm |
| trussed | How Max is attached to his dad in Chapter 18. |